Arsenal Kit 1986–87, 1987–88

ARSENAL SHIRT HISTORY 1986–87, 1987–88

Design: ADIDAS
Sponsor: JVC
Yellow and navy remained for adidas’ first
away kit for the club and so popular were the
colours that they were nearly always worn in
away games, even if there was no serious
colour clash. The design basically followed
that of the home shirt, except that the sleeve
colour now matched the body of the jersey.

Arsenal Kit 1986–87, 1987–88

ARSENAL SHIRT HISTORY

1986–87, 1987–88

Design: ADIDAS
Sponsor: JVC
Adidas replaced Umbro as the Gunners’ next
kit supplier and introduced this typically 80s
snug-fitting design. The shirt included adidas’
famous three stripes on the white sleeves, a
wrap-over V-neck and a shadow pattern of
stripes and tiny versions of the club badge.
Red pinstripes were added to the shorts along
with an AFC monogram replacing the badge.
The deal with adidas coincided with the club’s
rise during the 80s under George Graham.
Worn in: The 86–87 Littlewoods Cup 2–1
victory over Liverpool at Wembley with two
goals by Charlie Nicholas, and the following
year’s unfortunate 3–2 defeat to Luton in the
final of the same competition.
Worn by: Steve Williams, Martin Hayes.

Arsenal Kit 1984–85, 1985–86

ARSENAL SHIRT HISTORY

1984–85, 1985–86

Design: UMBRO
Sponsor: JVC
Umbro removed the navy blue from the club’s
next home shirt, but strangely persevered with
it as a trim on the shorts and socks. The shirt
included quite an elaborate wrap-over round
neck trimmed with three red bands, along with
subtle shadow pinstripes.

Arsenal Kit 1983–84 to 1985–86

ARSENAL SHIRT HISTORY

1983–84 to 1985–86

Design: UMBRO
Sponsor: JVC

This paler yellow and navy kit was unveiled a
season early to replace the unpopular green
affair and to appease fans who were calling for
a return to more traditional colours. This really
nice shirt incorporated a shadow stripe design
and red trim on the V-neck and cuffs. The
Umbro diamond trim also made its first
appearance within an Arsenal kit on the socks
turnover. Also worn very occasionally with the
white home shorts.
Worn in: The 6–2 win over Aston Villa with five
Woodcock goals and the shock 1–0 defeat to
York in the 84–85 FA Cup. Also worn at Spurs
in 85–86, one of the few times Arsenal have
not worn red in a North London derby.
Worn by: Brian Talbot, Paul Davis.

Away football shirt 1981 - 1982

Away football shirt 1981 - 1982

This shirt was used from 1978 through until 1982, it was the first Arsenal away shirt to be sponsored in 1981.

Home football shirt 1981 - 1982

Home football shirt 1981 - 1982

The first arsenal shirt to Have the JVC sponsor. It lasted one season before changing the material of the shirt.

Cup Shirt football shirt 1978

Cup Shirt football shirt 1978

FA Cup Final 1978 wembley embroided
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